2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-08-06UTC10:36:24+00:002018-08-06Hereford Cathedral experiences a mix of sacred and secular explorations of melancholy and triumph, from Stravinsky, Walton, Ravel and Lili Boulanger.Contrasting modes of optimism explored at the Three Choirs Festivalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-walton-boulanger-ridout-partington-three-choirs-hereford-august-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSimon Cummingshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20145https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20145https://bachtrack.com/files/67754-simon-cummings.jpgSimon Cummings is a composer, writer and researcher based in the Cotswolds. He composes instrumental and electronic music, exploring aspects of algorithmic composition, and has recently completed a Ph.D. in composition at the Birmingham Conservatoire under the supervision of Richard Causton and Howard Skempton. His musical tastes are ludicrously broad but are focused most on contemporary/avant-garde classical and electronic music. When not composing, he writes regularly about new music; Simon is the author of the contemporary music blog 5:4 (5against4.com), and regularly contributes articles for a variety of books, journals and websites. Follow him on Twitter @5against4.https://bachtrack.com/files/88010-timothy-ridout-17-credit-kaupo-kikkas.jpg510340Timothy RidoutKaupo Kikkas2018-Aug-03, Hereford Cathedral: Symphony of Psalmshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hereford-cathedral/symphony-of-psalms/03-august-2018/19-452018-08-032018-08-03Hereford CathedralHerefordWest MidlandsUnited Kingdom52.0531880550129-2.715266704690295

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-07-17UTC08:38:29+00:002018-07-17With a smaller programme and a humbler premise, the stars of the show – those young, immensely talented performers – could have shone even brighterProm 3: An inflated Prom to celebrate BBC Young Musiciansen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-3-bbc-young-musician-london-july-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngOlivia Bellhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22437https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22437https://bachtrack.com/files/44125-olivia-bell.jpgOlivia has recently graduated as Senior choral Scholar from Queens'
College, Cambridge, where she read English and became Culture Editor at
the Tab. A freelance soprano, she currently works as a content editor at
the Telegraph.https://bachtrack.com/files/87117-prom-3-cr-bbc-chris-christodoulou-2-resized.jpg510340Colin Currie, Owen Gunnell, Adrian Spillett and Sam WaltonBBC | Chris Christodoulou2018-Jul-15, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 3: BBC Young Musician 40th Anniversaryhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-3-bbc-young-musician-40th-anniversary/15-july-2018/19-002018-07-152018-07-15Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg3

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-07-17UTC18:20:06+00:002018-07-16Polished but ultimately tepid performances that kept the emotional temperature under wraps despite some fine individual playing and singing.Prom 2: Poise and restraint from Alain Altinoglu and the RPOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-2-altinoglu-piemontesi-rpo-london-july-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Truslovehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/files/61028-david-truslove.jpgDavid Truslove is a choral specialist with extensive singing and conducting experience drawn from 19 years as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and many years as a choral conductor. His portfolio work now includes part-time teaching, church organ playing and writing programme notes. He has music degrees from Cardiff and Southampton universities.https://bachtrack.com/files/87076-alain-altinoglu-marco-borggreve3-resized.jpg510340Alain AltinogluMarco Borggreve2018-Jul-14, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 2: Mozart, Ravel and Fauréhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-2-mozart-ravel-and-faure/14-july-2018/19-302018-07-142018-07-14Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg3

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-16UTC14:23:26+00:002018-05-15The audience responded as if they were hearing the Symphony for the first time. They were overwhelmed and let the musicians know it. Good start to the home stand.LA Phil returns home, licks wounds, soldiers onen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-bruch-labeque-bychkov-los-angeles-philharmonic-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLaurence Vitteshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21765https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21765https://bachtrack.com/files/40609-laurence-vittes.jpgLaurence was born and grew up in Los Angeles; his father was a writer and his mother a teacher. He trained as a cellist, a librarian and a critic. His company was a major supplier to the music and recordings collections of the Library of Congress, Bibliothèque Nationale, British Library, Stanford, Harvard and Yale. He introduced French Harmonia Mundi, Hyperion, Chandos and Naxos to the North American market. Laurence believes that writing about music unleashes the potential of the classical music industry. He writes for the Huffington Post, Gramophone, Bachtrack, Strings, Audiophile Audition, and the Southern California Early Music Society.https://bachtrack.com/files/83024-labeque-10.jpg510340Katia and Marielle LabèqueWeigold & Böhm2018-May-12, Walt Disney Concert Hall: Dvorak's 7thhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/walt-disney-concert-hall/dvoraks-7th/12-may-2018/20-002018-05-122018-05-13Walt Disney Concert HallLos AngelesCaliforniaUnited StatesCA 9001234.0553616617995-118.249840736389https://bachtrack.com/files/78595-los-angeles-phil-logo.png3

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-16UTC09:43:29+00:002018-05-16Jean-Efflam Bavouzet shines in Belfast, playing Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major.20th-century classics from the Ulster Orchestra and Antony Hermusen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-hermus-bavouzet-ulster-orchestra-belfast-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLeighton Joneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/29512https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/29512https://bachtrack.com/files/83011-leighton-jones.jpgLeighton has extensive teaching experience from early years to postgraduate level music. Currently he works as a primary music specialist, visiting instrumental teacher and examiner. As a pianist, he was inspired to play after hearing Moura Lympany at a young age and has a large collection of her recordings. Leighton’s postgraduate studies focussed on his interest in 20th-century English orchestral music, with particular study of Britten, Rawsthorne, Walton and Vaughan Williams. A keen choral singer he has developed a comprehensive knowledge of chiefly British choral music.https://bachtrack.com/files/82723-jean-efflam-bavouzet-big-portrait-c-ben-ealovega.jpg510340Jean-Efflam BavouzetBenjamin Ealovega2018-May-11, Ulster Hall: The Great Concertos: Ravel’s Piano Concerto in Ghttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/ulster-hall/the-great-concertos-ravels-piano-concerto-in-g/11-may-2018/19-452018-05-112018-05-11Ulster HallBelfastNorthern IrelandUnited KingdomBT2 7FF54.594457333668-5.93120098114014https://bachtrack.com/files/38545-ulster-orchestra-logo.jpg3

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-05-10UTC11:27:07+00:002018-05-10The BBC Symphony Orchestra was on tip-top form, with the buoyant Daniele Rustioni and mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital conjuring up a fresco of genuine Mediterranean delights.A vibrant Mediterranean tableau from Daniele Rustioni and Avi Avitalen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-dorman-ghedini-avital-rustioni-bbcso-barbican-may-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/82700-daniele-rustioni-c-davide-cerati-2.jpg510340Daniele RustioniDavide Cerati2018-May-09, Barbican Hall: Rustioni conducts Dorman's Mandolin Concertohttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/rustioni-conducts-dormans-mandolin-concerto/09-may-2018/19-302018-05-092018-05-09Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://bachtrack.com/files/63179-180509-haraldhoffmann.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-30UTC09:22:44+00:002018-04-30Storm Large’s version of The Seven Deadly Sins provides a modern update of Weill and Brecht’s take-down of capitalism, misogyny and exploitation.Storm Large and RTÉ NSO bring Weill's Seven Deadly Sins up to dateen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-weill-schubert-ravel-prangcharoen-large-kalmar-rte-national-symphony-orchestra-concert-hall-dublin-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMichael Roddyhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/28446https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/28446https://bachtrack.com/files/76332-michael-roddy.jpgMichael Roddy is a freelance journalist based in Ireland who formerly covered the arts and entertainment world, as well as general and economic news, for Thomson Reuters. He has interviewed many of the world's leading conductors, singers and composers and has covered and reviewed operas, concerts and festivals throughout Europe.https://bachtrack.com/files/82118-stormlarge1-c-lauradomela.jpg510340Storm LargeLaura Domela2018-Apr-27, National Concert Hall: Storm Large sings The Seven Deadly Sinshttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/storm-large-sings-the-seven-deadly-sins/27-april-2018/19-302018-04-272018-04-27National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.25897228717804https://bachtrack.com/files/65398-rte-national-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-23UTC09:44:41+00:002018-04-23Alexandre Bloch and Royal Northern Sinfonia throw down a challenge to any listener who thinks that Brahms is comfortable and easy with a radical reading of his Fourth Symphony.Radical Brahms from Alexandre Bloch and Royal Northern Sinfoniaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-brahms-ravel-escaich-bloch-royal-northern-sinfonia-sage-gateshead-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/81642-bloch2--credit-sebastian-ene.jpg510340Alexandre BlochSebastian Ene2018-Apr-20, Sage One: Brahms with Blochhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/sage-one/brahms-with-bloch/20-april-2018/19-302018-04-202018-04-20Sage Gateshead: Sage OneGatesheadNorth-EastUnited KingdomNE8 2JRSt Mary's Square,Gateshead Quays54.967760876632-1.6019439697265625https://bachtrack.com/files/66617-wrqfwq.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-23UTC11:45:27+00:002018-04-23Stéphane Denève leads The Philadelphia Orchestra through transcendent Strauss and apocalyptic Ravel.Flame writing to wild dancing: Stéphane Denève and The Philadelphia Orchestraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-strauss-ravel-prokofiev-connesson-deneve-repin-philadelphia-orchestra-kimmel-center-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngHilary Strohhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17629https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17629https://bachtrack.com/files/289-hilary_larkin.jpgHilary is an independent scholar and academic historian, based in DC. She has a background in violin, piano and ballet. Educated at Dublin and Cambridge, she has recently published her first two books. https://bachtrack.com/files/81655-deneve-stephane-8113-mit-uwe-ditz.jpg510340Stéphane DenèveUwe Ditz2018-Apr-19, Kimmel Center: Verizon Hall: Pure Sonic Pleasurehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/kimmel-center-verizon-hall/pure-sonic-pleasure/19-april-2018/19-302018-04-192018-04-21Kimmel Center: Verizon HallPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUnited StatesPA 1910239.946715-75.165819https://bachtrack.com/files/66774-philadelphia-orchestra-logo.jpg3

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-19UTC11:33:00+00:002018-04-19A triumphant night for the CBSO, Harish Shankar and Boris Giltburg, with the mighty Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” and an inspired performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto no. 3.Boris Giltburg and the CBSO power through Prokofieven_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prokofiev-saint-saens-ravel-giltburg-shankar-city-birmingham-orchestra-symphony-hall-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRobert Gainerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18106https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18106https://bachtrack.com/files/55046-robert-gainer.jpgRobert Gainer has completed a BA in European Studies at the University of Warwick and an MSc in Criminology at the University of Leicester. He is currently completing further study in English and Cultural Studies, again at Warwick. He plays trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn and his musical background is in brass band and orchestra. In his spare time he enjoys writing fiction and poetry.https://bachtrack.com/files/81435-boris-giltburg-c-jean-marc-gourdon.jpg510340Boris GiltburgMarc Gourdon2018-Apr-18, Birmingham Symphony Hall: Saint-Saens' Organ Symphonyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/birmingham-symphony-hall/saint-saens-organ-symphony/18-april-2018/19-302018-04-182018-04-18Birmingham Symphony HallBirminghamWest MidlandsUnited KingdomB1Broad Street52.479179918226-1.9092607498168945https://bachtrack.com/files/35814-cbso.png4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-16UTC09:52:05+00:002018-04-16Breezy Ravel from Steven Osborne and a clear warning about the dangers of drug-taking from the BBCSSO at Sage Gateshead.Dreams and nightmares from BBCSSO at Sage Gatesheaden_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-berlioz-ravel-beethoven-tortelier-osborne-bbc-scottish-symphony-sage-gateshead-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJane Shuttleworthhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/2331https://bachtrack.com/files/40598-jane-bachtrack.jpgJane Shuttleworth is a choral singer and recorder player, and specialises in Renaissance, baroque and modern music. She lives in Durham and runs a local music listings, news and reviews site Music in Durhamhttps://bachtrack.com/files/81088-tortelier-yanpascal-2013d-pc-noname-300dpi.jpg510340Yan Pascal TortelierIMG Artists2018-Apr-13, Sage One: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestrahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/sage-one/bbc-scottish-symphony-orchestra/13-april-2018/19-302018-04-132018-04-13Sage Gateshead: Sage OneGatesheadNorth-EastUnited KingdomNE8 2JRSt Mary's Square,Gateshead Quays54.967760876632-1.6019439697265625https://bachtrack.com/files/66616-wdd.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-04-11UTC09:45:19+00:002018-04-06Trottmann used profile, posture and facial expression to bring each song to life. Catherine Trottmann, mezzo-soprano and actress, is beguiling in French mélodiesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rossini-hahn-faure-ravel-trottmann-zouganelis-theatre-jeu-paume-aix-provence-april-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/80748-c-caroline-doutre--3-.jpg510340Catherine TrottmannCaroline Doutre2018-Apr-05, Théâtre du Jeu de Paume: Catherine Trottmannhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/theatre-du-jeu-de-paume/catherine-trottmann/05-april-2018/18-002018-04-052018-04-05Théâtre du Jeu de PaumeAix-en-ProvenceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance131004

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-21UTC11:53:28+00:002018-03-21The Nash Ensemble exploited its versatility in a wide-ranging and enjoyable programme of French chamber music and song featuring soprano Rebecca Evans.Gallic delights: the Nash Ensemble at Wigmore Hallen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-debussy-saint-saens-ravel-nash-ensemble-wigmore-hall-london-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMatthew Ryehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19100https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19100https://bachtrack.com/files/24809-matthew_rye.jpgMatthew read music at Oxford and has worked in music journalism for 30 years as a writer, critic and editor. He has written numerous programme and CD booklet notes, spent 13 years as a Daily Telegraph critic, worked at BBC Music Magazine and was reviews editor of The Strad, for which he continues to write. He also writes for The Wagner Journal and Opera Now and blogs at ferneklang.blogspot.co.uk. He was general editor of 1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die (Cassell Illustrated, 2007) and is the author of a new series of eBooks, Masterpieces of Music (Erudition).https://bachtrack.com/files/79142-nash-ensemble-c-hanya-chlala-arenapal.jpg510340Nash EnsembleHanya Chlala/ArenaPAL2018-Mar-20, Wigmore Hall: Nash Ensemblehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/nash-ensemble/20-march-2018/19-302018-03-202018-03-20Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-12UTC10:30:29+00:002018-03-12A charming rendition of Nielsen's Aladdin Suite and Ravel’s Piano Concerto made up the first half while Martín gave us a romantic rendition of Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony.Martín conducting RTÉ NSO delivers an enjoyable programme of Nielsen, Ravel and Sibeliusen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-sibelius-ravel-nielsen-dublin-rte-national-symphony-perianes-martin-march-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/files/164-andrew_larkin.jpgAndrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin. https://bachtrack.com/files/78363-javier-perianes-josep-molina-resized.jpg510340Javier PerianesJosep Molina2018-Mar-09, National Concert Hall: Sibelius Fivehttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/sibelius-five/09-march-2018/19-302018-03-092018-03-09National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.25897228717804https://bachtrack.com/files/65398-rte-national-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg3

A superb concert from the London Philharmonic Orchestra under an inspirational Vasily Petrenko who brought vivid colours to two ballet scores straddling the Great War, and an excusite rendtion of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-03-02UTC15:45:23+00:002018-03-02A superb concert from the London Philharmonic Orchestra under an inspirational Vasily Petrenko who brought vivid colours to two ballet scores straddling the Great War, and an excusite rendtion of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. World-beating musicianship from Sergej Krylov in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concertoen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-krylov-petrenko-london-philharmonic-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDavid Truslovehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15755https://bachtrack.com/files/61028-david-truslove.jpgDavid Truslove is a choral specialist with extensive singing and conducting experience drawn from 19 years as a lay clerk at Winchester Cathedral and many years as a choral conductor. His portfolio work now includes part-time teaching, church organ playing and writing programme notes. He has music degrees from Cardiff and Southampton universities.https://bachtrack.com/files/77702-sergej-krylov-c-evgeny-evtukhov-resized.jpg510340Sergej KrylovEvgeny Evtukhov2018-Feb-28, Royal Festival Hall: London Philharmonic Orchestra: Joy and sorrowhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/london-philharmonic-orchestra-joy-and-sorrow/28-february-2018/19-302018-02-282018-02-28Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/53094-index.jpg5

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-26UTC12:50:33+00:002018-02-26Jean-Yves Thibaudet was the soloist for a stylish account of Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the left hand, and the complete music for Daphnis et Chloé filled out the program.Pintscher leads The Cleveland Orchestra in a spectacular all-Ravel programen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-pintscher-thibaudet-cleveland-orchestra-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngTimothy Robsonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/710https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/710https://bachtrack.com/files/40607-tim-robson.jpgTimothy is an organist in Cleveland, Ohio. His repertoire extends to all musical periods, with a special interest in contemporary music. As a blogger he is a regular contributor to ClevelandClassical.com. In his parallel career as a librarian, Tim is Associate Director for Academic Engagement at the Kelvin Smith Library of Case Western Reserve University.https://bachtrack.com/files/77346-thibaudet-pintscher-ravel-by-roger-mastroianni-2.jpg510340Matthias PintscherRoger Mastroianni2018-Feb-22, Severance Hall: Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/severance-hall/ravel/22-february-2018/19-302018-02-222018-02-24Severance HallClevelandOhioUnited States1100111001 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States41.5063477-81.60933610000001https://bachtrack.com/files/35813-cleve.png4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-23UTC15:24:38+00:002018-02-23Lionel Bringuier and the LSO show off a dazzling palette of colours in works by Brahms, Dutilleux, and RavelConcertos for orchestra: the LSO in Brahms, Dutilleux and Ravelen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-brahms-dutilleux-ravel-barbican-london-symphony-bringuier-ibragimova-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin W Nghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15781https://bachtrack.com/files/40587-kevin-w-ng.jpgKevin is currently a student at the University of British Columbia. He is a violinist and violist, and regularly performs as a soloist, orchestral player, and chamber musician. Particular interests include French violin sonatas, 20th century opera, and Richard Strauss.https://bachtrack.com/files/77226-alina-plates-crop-web-72dpi-c-eva-vermandel.jpg510340Alina IbragimovaEva Vermandel2018-Feb-22, Barbican Hall: Daphne and Chloéhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/daphne-and-chloe/22-february-2018/19-302018-02-222018-02-22Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://bachtrack.com/files/66894-lso2017logo.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-23UTC14:37:44+00:002018-02-23Impressive Ravel from Benedetto Lupo, with pleasing Debussy and Delius, and a strong performance of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring from Juanjo Mena and the LPO.Lupo’s Ravel with Mena & the LPO steals the show from The Rite of Springen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-stravinsky-delius-ravel-southbank-centre-mena-lupo-london-philharmonic-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNick Bostonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16655https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16655https://bachtrack.com/files/268-nick_boston.jpgNick has an MA in Music, specialising in performance and repertoire. His particular passions are choral music, chamber music and opera, with a particular interest in early music. He sings in a number of choirs in the south east of England, plays the piano and occasionally dusts off the violin. He writes about music here. https://bachtrack.com/files/77213-benedetto-lupo-carlo-cofano.jpg510340Benedetto LupoCarlo Cofano2018-Feb-21, Royal Festival Hall: London Philharmonic Orchestra: The Rite of Springhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/london-philharmonic-orchestra-the-rite-of-spring/21-february-2018/19-302018-02-212018-02-21Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/53092-index.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-19UTC13:27:44+00:002018-02-19A Ravel rave with Jacques Lacombe and the Boston Symphonyen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-lacombe-thibaudet-boston-symphony-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngKevin Wellshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19808https://bachtrack.com/files/28562-kevin_wells.jpgKevin Wells was bitten by the opera bug at 10, having heard a 1936 recording of Jussi Björling singing “Che gelida manina”. He has never been the same since. A student of voice, performance practice, the history of singing and opera, he holds advanced degrees in Italian and has lived and worked in Italy off and on since the 70s. La Scala became a second home as the Met had been during college daze. Now in his native Boston, he works as translator, tutor, and language coach, haunts Symphony Hall, and would haunt the Opera House had it not been demolished in 1958!https://bachtrack.com/files/76914-lacombe-09fredstucker5-1-resized.jpg510340Jacques LacombeFred Stucker2018-Feb-15, Symphony Hall: Debussy and Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/symphony-hall-9903/debussy-and-ravel/15-february-2018/20-002018-02-152018-02-17Symphony HallBostonMassachusettsUnited StatesMA 0211542.342783-71.08587299999999https://bachtrack.com/files/51714-boston-symphony-logo.jpg5

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-13UTC14:53:46+00:002018-02-12Made up of aspiring professional dancers from eight different nations, the Junior Ballett Zürich performs a programme of internationally renowned choreographers every two years.Ballet in black to pointed parody: Zurich’s junior ensemble takes to the stageen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-junior-ballet-opernhaus-zurich-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSarah Batschelethttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16221https://bachtrack.com/files/42348-sarah-batschelet.jpgSarah Batschlelet, long based in Switzerland, took a degree in Art History from Smith College, Northampton, Massachuetts, and lives as a freelance writer and editor near Zurich.https://bachtrack.com/files/76553-photo-gregory-batardon-s6a9241-mfooter.jpg510350Cohen Aitchison-Dugas and Belle Beasley in Portugal's Behind the MirrorGregory Batardon2018-Feb-11, Opernhaus: Un ballohttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/opernhaus-1069/un-ballo/11-february-2018/19-302018-02-112018-03-06OpernhausZürichZürichSwitzerland8008Falkenstrasse 147.36464318.546483500000022https://bachtrack.com/files/55239-bachtrack-1718-kalenderbilder-240x240-un-ballo.jpg3

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-02-05UTC13:17:41+00:002018-02-05Houston Symphony’s program starring John Corigliano’s Conjurer: Concerto for Percussionist and String Orchestra and Maurice Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé crept through mists.Into the mist: Gabel and Houston Symphony captain Corigliano and Ravelen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-ravel-corigliano-jones-hall-houston-symphony-gabel-currie-february-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSydney Boydhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16545https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16545https://bachtrack.com/files/261-sydney_boyd.jpgSydney Boyd is an arts writer, scholar, and violinist. She has been a music critic in Houston since 2012 and is the blog author of Girl at the Opera. She studies intersections of 20th century literature and music in the English PhD program at Rice University and performs regularly with both classical and contemporary ensembles across the United States.https://bachtrack.com/files/76051-fgabel-c-gaetanbernard-23a18.jpg510340Fabien GabelGaetan Bernard2018-Feb-02, Jones Hall: Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloéhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/jones-hall/ravels-daphnis-and-chloe/02-february-2018/20-002018-02-022018-02-04Jones HallHoustonTexasUnited StatesTX 7700229.7604284044929-95.3699219226837https://bachtrack.com/files/69811-lb-primaryhorizontal-rgb.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-28UTC13:22:40+00:002018-01-28How vital is a conductor? At Paris' Salle des concerts – the Philharmonie's second hall – Les Dissonances provided answers. ¡Viva España! A day trip to Spain for Les Dissonancesen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-viva-espana-grimal-les-dissonances-philharmonie-paris-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/75423-david-grimal-ciel-caroline-doutre.jpg510340David GrimalCaroline Doutre2018-Jan-27, Philharmonie 2: Salle des concerts: ¡Viva España!https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/philharmonie-2-salle-des-concerts/viva-espana/27-january-2018/20-302018-01-272018-01-27Philharmonie 2: Salle des concertsParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75019221 Avenue Jean Jaurès48.8891742.393614800000023https://bachtrack.com/files/45708-philharmonie-de-paris-2010-logo-resized.png3

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-29UTC10:54:48+00:002018-01-29In Milwaukee, Fabien Gabel pairs a Classical concerto with brilliant orchestral showpieces by Bernstein, Ravel and Florent Schmitt.Glittering showpieces from Fabien Gabel and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-beethoven-ravel-bernstein-marcus-center-milwaukee-symphony-gabel-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPhillip Noneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/files/66196-phillip-nones-new.jpgPhillip Nones studied piano from age six, also playing percussion in educational and civic groups before moving to a rural area of the USA in 1990, where performance opportunities were few. Recently he has started performing again, participating in “side-by-side” orchestra performances and playing percussion in the World Doctors' Orchestra. His personal collection of music includes over 5,000 classical albums in all formats (CDs, LPs, 78s), plus downloads. In his professional life, he heads up a marketing communications firm in the state of Maryland. He blogs about the French composer Florent Schmitt here.https://bachtrack.com/files/75458-fabien-20gabel-20b17242bis1-6af77.jpg510340Fabien GabelGaëtan Bernard2018-Jan-26, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts: Uihlein Hall: Beethoven, Bernstein, Schmitt, Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/marcus-center-for-the-performing-arts-uihlein-hall/beethoven-bernstein-schmitt-ravel/26-january-2018/20-002018-01-262018-01-27Marcus Center for the Performing Arts: Uihlein HallMilwaukeeWisconsinUnited States53202929 North Water Street43.042632-87.9116824

Grimaud married incredible precision and rigour with moving sensitivity and ease. She led the listener clearly through the score without dropping a detail, but never gave the feeling that she was micro-managing.

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-29UTC10:12:36+00:002018-01-27Grimaud married incredible precision and rigour with moving sensitivity and ease. She led the listener clearly through the score without dropping a detail, but never gave the feeling that she was micro-managing.Clarity, vision and precision: Teodor Currentzis and Philharmonia Zürich at the Konzerthausen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-currentzis-grimaud-philharmonia-zurich-vienna-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngChanda VanderHarthttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/11169https://bachtrack.com/files/40586-chanda-vanderhart.jpgChanda is a pianist, vocal coach, recording artist, accompanist, eBook creator, masterclass organizer, teacher and PhD candidate who lives, works and plays in Vienna, Austria. For more on Chanda and all her many crazy projects, click here.https://bachtrack.com/files/75439-teodor-currentzis-c-anton-zavyalov-resized.jpg510340Teodor CurrentzisAnton Zavyalov2018-Jan-26, Konzerthaus: Großer Saal: Ammann, Ravel, Strawinskyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/konzerthaus-grosser-saal/ammann-ravel-strawinsky/26-january-2018/19-302018-01-262018-01-26Konzerthaus: Großer SaalViennaViennaAustria103048.20066616.377516https://bachtrack.com/files/65254-konzerthaus-wien.png4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-22UTC11:25:51+00:002018-01-21A programme in which a great orchestra finds several 'leaders', as well as a fine first violin.Four French masterpieces from a Philharmonia Orchestra on fine formen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-debussy-ravel-heras-casado-aimard-philharmonia-london-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngRoy Westbrookhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/19491https://bachtrack.com/files/27238-roy_westbrook.jpgRoy Westbrook gained a diploma in music history at London University (Morley College) and was for some years the head of music day schools at Oxford University, where he also led music summer schools. After some years leading the University's business school he has returned to music teaching and writing, and recently took part in the Arts in Residence courses on Bruckner, Mahler and Bach He is co-author (with Terry Barfoot) of a history of opera, and has taught day schools on Sibelius in Oxford and elsewhere.https://bachtrack.com/files/74833-highres-pablo-heras-casado-2013-12-phc-4-by-fernando-sancho-at-the-met-copy.jpg510340Pablo Heras-CasadoFernando Sancho2018-Jan-21, Royal Festival Hall: Debussy & Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-festival-hall/debussy-ravel/21-january-2018/15-002018-01-212018-01-21Southbank Centre: Royal Festival HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSE1 8XXBelvedere Road51.505687-0.11683700000003228https://bachtrack.com/files/51978-180121-pierre-laurent-aimard-credit-marco-borggreve.jpg4

2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2018-01-15UTC10:16:18+00:002018-01-14The second half was all about Ravel and Adrian Brendel.Gallic pleasures at Wigmore Hall: The Nash Ensemble's French Connectionen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-french-connection-nash-ensemble-d-oustrac-wigmore-hall-london-january-2018Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Valenciahttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/17174https://bachtrack.com/files/280-mark_valencia.jpgMark has worked in arts journalism for more than thirty years, initially as a broadcaster then later in print as a writer and French-English translator for music magazines and CD companies. He has been a regular reviewer of opera, music and theatre since 2008 and is opera editor for WhatsOnStage. Mark's background is in education - teaching drama and directing. His passion for music and theatre has led him to collaborate with a number of composers on lyrics and librettos.https://bachtrack.com/files/74276-oustrac-photo-1-c-bertrand-pichene-resized.jpg510340Stéphanie d'OustracBertrand Pichene2018-Jan-13, Wigmore Hall: Nash Ensemble; Stéphanie d'Oustrachttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/wigmore-hall/nash-ensemble-stephanie-doustrac/13-january-2018/19-302018-01-132018-01-13Wigmore HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomW1U 2BP36 Wigmore Street51.5165679060013-0.148358345031738https://bachtrack.com/files/64407-wigmore-hall-logo.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-12-13UTC23:34:23+00:002017-12-03On the last leg of their first international tour, the Orchestre Métropolitain and Yannick Nézet-Séguin fully embraced Elgar after a francophone first half of Berlioz and Saint-Saëns. As English as roast beef: Nézet-Séguin and L'Orchestre Métropolitain bring Elgar to Parisen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-nezet-seguin-lemieux-queyras-orchestre-metropolitain-philharmonie-paris-december-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Pullingerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/15668https://bachtrack.com/files/218-1097_4423_markpullinger.jpgMark is one of Bachtrack’s editors and Chair of the Music Section of The Critics' Circle. An experienced opera critic, with a passion for Verdi, he can often be found propping up a standing place at the ROH. He also reviews concerts and dance, with a particular love for Russian and French repertoire. Mark contributes to Gramophone and Opera magazines and blogs at Beckmesser's Quill. https://bachtrack.com/files/73029-marie-nicole-lemieux-yannick-nezet-seguin-orchestre-metropolitain-c-francois-goupil-resized.jpg510340Marie-Nicole Lemieux and Yannick Nézet-SéguinFrançois Goupil2017-Dec-03, Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre Boulez: Yannick Nézet-Séguin & Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréalhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/philharmonie-1-grande-salle-pierre-boulez/yannick-nezet-seguin-orchestre-metropolitain-de-montreal/03-december-2017/16-302017-12-032017-12-03Philharmonie 1: Grande salle Pierre BoulezParisÎle-de-FranceFrance75019221 Avenue Jean Jaurès48.8891742.393614800000023https://bachtrack.com/files/66691-logo-white-background240.png4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-20UTC15:54:52+00:002017-11-17Rafael Payare contrasts a stentorian Brahms Symphony 4 with colorful French scores, including a scintillating Shéhérazade.Scintillating Shéhérazade from Virginie Verrez and Rafael Payare in Minneapolisen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-payare-verrez-minnesota-orchestra-minneapolis-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPhillip Noneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/files/66196-phillip-nones-new.jpgPhillip Nones studied piano from age six, also playing percussion in educational and civic groups before moving to a rural area of the USA in 1990, where performance opportunities were few. Recently he has started performing again, participating in “side-by-side” orchestra performances and playing percussion in the World Doctors' Orchestra. His personal collection of music includes over 5,000 classical albums in all formats (CDs, LPs, 78s), plus downloads. In his professional life, he heads up a marketing communications firm in the state of Maryland. He blogs about the French composer Florent Schmitt here.https://bachtrack.com/files/71547-verrez-publicity---2016---dario-acosta.jpg510400Virginie VerrezDario Acosta2017-Nov-16, Orchestra Hall: Brahms' Fourth Symphonyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/orchestra-hall-1146/brahms-fourth-symphony/16-november-2017/11-002017-11-162017-11-17Orchestra HallMinneapolisMinnesotaUnited StatesMN 5540344.9691279-93.287898199999974

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-22UTC15:30:51+00:002017-11-20Dutoit, Lugansky and the HK Phil perform at their finest in famous French and Russian repertoire.Dutoit and Lugansky capture hearts in Hong Kongen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-lugansky-dutoit-hong-kong-philharmonic-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLam Pak Linghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/files/67482-lam-pak-ling.jpgA native of Hong Kong, Lam Pak Ling is an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano performance and pedagogy since 1994. For over two decades, he has been a piano teacher, freelance journalist and music promoter. His interests in the art of piano playing focus on the styles and piano schools of the 19th-20th centuries. As an avid orchestral music lover, he has played a pivotal role in introducing the music of Gustav Mahler in the Far East by serving as one of the founders of the first Mahler Society in Hong Kong/Greater China.https://bachtrack.com/files/71669-lugansky-dutoit-hk-phil-c-cheung-wai-lok.jpg510340Nikolai Lugansky, Charles Dutoit and the Hong Kong PhilharmonicCheung Wai Lok2017-Nov-17, Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert Hall: Dutoit & Luganskyhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hong-kong-cultural-centre-concert-hall/dutoit-lugansky/17-november-2017/20-002017-11-172017-11-18Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert HallHong KongHong KongChina10 Salisburg Road,Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon22.294318114.171708https://bachtrack.com/files/39755-new-hkp-logo.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-13UTC10:33:37+00:002017-11-11An enjoyable concert of Nights in the Gardens of Spain, Ravel's Piano concerto for the Left Hand and Nielsen's Symphony no. 5 by the Mexican duo Carlos Prieto and Jorge Osorio. Mexicans Prieto and Osorio impress with de Falla, Ravel and Nielsen in Dublinen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prieto-osorio-rte-nso-dublin-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Larkinhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/4766https://bachtrack.com/files/164-andrew_larkin.jpgAndrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin. https://bachtrack.com/files/71134-jorge-federico-osorio-c-todd-rosenberg-resized.jpg510340Jorge Federico OsorioTodd Rosenberg2017-Nov-10, National Concert Hall: Ravel, de Falla, Nielsenhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/national-concert-hall/ravel-de-falla-nielsen/10-november-2017/19-302017-11-102017-11-10National Concert HallDublinCounty DublinIreland53.3349605719418-6.25897228717804https://bachtrack.com/files/65398-rte-national-symphony-orchestra-logo.jpg3

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-17UTC08:43:03+00:002017-11-14Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra are at a distance from performing at their usual top form in their returning concert in Hong Kong.Mixed performances from Simon Rattle and the Berlin Phil in Hong Kongen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-rattle-seong-jin-cho-berlin-philharmonic-hong-kong-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngLam Pak Linghttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/25794https://bachtrack.com/files/67482-lam-pak-ling.jpgA native of Hong Kong, Lam Pak Ling is an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano performance and pedagogy since 1994. For over two decades, he has been a piano teacher, freelance journalist and music promoter. His interests in the art of piano playing focus on the styles and piano schools of the 19th-20th centuries. As an avid orchestral music lover, he has played a pivotal role in introducing the music of Gustav Mahler in the Far East by serving as one of the founders of the first Mahler Society in Hong Kong/Greater China.https://bachtrack.com/files/71324-berlin-phil-c-lcsd--3--resized.jpg510340Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin PhilharmonicLCSD2017-Nov-10, Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert Hall: Berliner Philharmonikerhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/hong-kong-cultural-centre-concert-hall/berliner-philharmoniker/10-november-2017/20-002017-11-102017-11-10Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert HallHong KongHong KongChina10 Salisburg Road,Tsim Sha Tsui,Kowloon22.294318114.171708https://bachtrack.com/files/61843-berlin-philharmonic-logo.jpg2

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-11-09UTC10:19:18+00:002017-11-09An enterprising programme combined a striking WWI commemoration from Mark-Anthony Turnage with sumptuous ballet suites from Prokofiev and Ravel, with Nikolaj Znaider rhapsodic in Bruch.Devastation and exuberance: Stéphane Denève and the Brussels Philharmonic hit the sweet spoten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-deneve-znaider-brussels-philharmonic-cadogan-november-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngMark Thomashttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21529https://bachtrack.com/files/36836-mark_thomas.jpgMark is a Chartered Secretary with a background in financial services and corporate administration. He currently works as a company secretary and has a Bachelor's degree in financial services and a Master's degree in finance and administration. His passion and enthusiasm for classical music started at an early age, with an initial keen interest in orchestral and chamber music which has since expanded to cover most genres across all periods. He plays viola and violin, and used to sing a little.https://bachtrack.com/files/71007-stephane-deneve-c-uwe-ditz-resized.jpg510340Stéphane DenèveUwe Ditz2017-Nov-08, Cadogan Hall: On Tour: UKhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/cadogan-hall/on-tour-uk/08-november-2017/19-302017-11-082017-11-08Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.157349https://bachtrack.com/files/62685-brusselsphilharmonic-bachtrack.jpg4

Like Sibelius, Florent Schmitt was another composer of great longevity. This concert saw an opportunity to hear his Symphony No. 2 paired with Sibelius' Symphony No. 3, with two piano pieces by Ravel and Franck in the middle.

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-30UTC10:20:24+00:002017-10-30Like Sibelius, Florent Schmitt was another composer of great longevity. This concert saw an opportunity to hear his Symphony No. 2 paired with Sibelius' Symphony No. 3, with two piano pieces by Ravel and Franck in the middle.An exciting combination of Schmitt & Sibelius from Oramo and the BBCSOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-schmitt-sibelius-barbican-oramo-bbcso-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngDominic Lowehttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/20105https://bachtrack.com/files/30245-dominic_lowe.jpgDominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.https://bachtrack.com/files/70403-sakari-oramo-high-res-3---credit-benjamin-ealovega.jpg510340Sakari OramoBenjamin Ealovega2017-Oct-27, Barbican Hall: Schmitt, Franck, Ravel, Sibeliushttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/barbican-hall/schmitt-franck-ravel-sibelius/27-october-2017/19-302017-10-272017-10-27Barbican HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomEC2Y 8DSSilk Street51.519879294526-0.091710090637207https://bachtrack.com/files/63148-171027-benjaminealovega.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-30UTC17:06:36+00:002017-10-26There is some good dancing in Benjamin Millepied's I Felt the Earth Move but it missed the mark as far as emotional content is concerned.ABT Features Benjamin Millepied's I Feel the Earth Move Premièreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-american-ballet-theatre-ratmansky-millepied-koch-theater-new-york-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngAndrew Blackmore-Dobbynhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16010https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/16010https://bachtrack.com/files/240-andrew.jpgAndrew is currently a professional chef in New York City but he began life as a ballet dancer with the Hartford and Ohio Ballet companies. His writing also appears on the Huffington Post Blog and BroadwayWorld.com. His latest work, nominated for a James Beard Award, is “Return to the Rivers”, a Himalayan cookbook.https://bachtrack.com/files/70453-iftemscene1ro.jpg510350Scene from I Feel The Earth MoveRosalie O’Connor2017-Oct-25, Lincoln Center: David H Koch Theater: Souvenir d'un Lieu Cher / new Millepied / Daphnis and Chloehttps://bachtrack.com/dance-listing/lincoln-center-david-h-koch-theater/souvenir-dun-lieu-cher-new-millepied-daphnis-and-chloe/25-october-2017/19-302017-10-252017-10-25Lincoln Center: David H Koch TheaterNew York CityNew YorkUnited States40.772721-73.984169https://bachtrack.com/files/44632-american-ballet-theatre-logo.jpg3

Ludovic Morlot makes a grand return to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program of 20th-century works, highlighted by a masterful performance of Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto, with soloist Ray Chen.

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-23UTC15:16:30+00:002017-10-20Ludovic Morlot makes a grand return to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program of 20th-century works, highlighted by a masterful performance of Prokofiev's Second Violin Concerto, with soloist Ray Chen. Morlot and Chen team up for thrilling Prokofiev in Atlantaen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-morlot-chen-prokofiev-atlanta-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngWilliam E Fordhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18188https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18188https://bachtrack.com/files/301-william_ford.jpgWilliam has enjoyed classical music for over five decades. He is a frequent concertgoer and blogs about classical music . He has a YouTube channel in which he interviews a variety of people in the world of music, such as composers, musicians, writers, and artistic directors. William is a clinical psychologist.https://bachtrack.com/files/70014-credit-sophie-zhai2-resized.jpg510340Ray ChenSophie Zhai2017-Oct-19, Atlanta Symphony Hall: Orchestra with Attitude: Bernstein, Prokofiev and Ravelhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/atlanta-symphony-hall/orchestra-with-attitude-bernstein-prokofiev-and-ravel/19-october-2017/20-002017-10-192017-10-21Atlanta Symphony HallAtlantaGeorgiaUnited StatesGA 303091280 Peachtree Street33.789435-84.3861891https://bachtrack.com/files/69811-lb-primaryhorizontal-rgb.jpg5

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-16UTC09:01:21+00:002017-10-14The violinist Patricia Kopatchinskaja's endless curiosity was on display at a recital of duos with cellist Jay Campbell at the Park Avenue Armory. Kopatchinskaja and Campbell revive the art of the string duo at Park Avenue Armoryen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-kopatchinskaja-campbell-park-avenue-armory-new-york-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJennifer Gerstenhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/24008https://bachtrack.com/files/57368-jennifer-gersten.jpgJennifer Gersten is a freelance writer, editor, and violinist from Queens, NY. She is an assistant managing editor at Guernica and has published work in WQXR, NPR Music, and The Toledo Blade. Jennifer studied English and creative writing at Yale and is currently pursuing a master's in violin performance at Stony Brook University.https://bachtrack.com/files/69502-patricia-kopatchinskaja-2-credit-julia-wesely-lighter-resized.jpg510340Patricia KopatchinskajaJulia Wesely2017-Oct-09, Park Avenue Armory: Patricia Kopatchinskajahttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/park-avenue-armory/patricia-kopatchinskaja/09-october-2017/19-302017-10-092017-10-10Park Avenue ArmoryNew York CityNew YorkUnited StatesNY 10065643 Park Avenue40.7676163-73.96623974

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-10-06UTC14:11:44+00:002017-10-06Emmanuel Pahud shows his fluting chops in a program accompanied by the popular and celebrated Australian Chamber Orchestra.In Perth, a most seductive flute: Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestraen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pahud-tognetti-australian-chamber-orchestra-perth-october-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngSandra Bowdlerhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22175https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/22175https://bachtrack.com/files/40842-sandra-bowlder.jpgSandra Bowdler was born and educated in Sydney, and has pursued a career as an archaeologist since graduating from the University of Sydney in 1970. She is now Emeritus Professor of Archaeology and a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia in the School of Social Sciences and the School of Music. Since attending a production of Handel’s opera Alcina at the Sydney Opera House in 1982, she has become a devotee of the works of GF Handel, and Baroque music generally. In 1996 she began writing opera reviews for online outlets, graduating to more professional sources by 2000. In 2007, she inaugurated Festival Baroque Australia in Perth, Western Australia, Australia’s first Baroque music festival. Under that banner, she curated two festivals and several concerts in Perth.https://bachtrack.com/files/68913-ep-josef-fischnaller-foto-91787-resized.jpg510340Emmanuel PahudJosef Fischnaller2017-Oct-04, Perth Concert Hall: Emmanuel Pahudhttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/perth-concert-hall/emmanuel-pahud/04-october-2017/19-302017-10-042017-10-04Perth Concert HallPerth WAWestern AustraliaAustraliaWA 60005 St Georges Terrace-31.9573367115.8643823https://bachtrack.com/files/65396-australian-chamber-orchestra-logo2.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-09-15UTC12:14:43+00:002017-09-14Few other pianists have Argerich’s naturalness, her ability to epitomize the essence of music rather than interpret it. Inside and outside the comfort zone: Dutoit leads Argerich and the RPOen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-enescu-festival-ravel-debussy-argerich-dutoit-royal-philharmonic-orchestra-bucharest-september-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngEdward Sava-Segalhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/21335https://bachtrack.com/files/80987-edward-sava.jpgEdward has been living in New York for the last 25 years, one of the reasons being the extraordinarily rich cultural life in this city.
He has studied piano and classical music in his early years. He switched later on to computer science and data architecture but he kept an unwavering interest in following the classical music phenomenon here in New York and in his travels.
Edward occasionally reviews fine arts events for the most prestigious literary magazine in Romania, his home country.https://bachtrack.com/files/67566-martha-argerich-c-catalina-filip.png510340Martha ArgerichCătălina Filip2017-Sep-12, Palace Hall (Sala Palatului): Royal Philharmonic. Martha Argerich/ Charles Dutoithttps://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/palace-hall-sala-palatului/royal-philharmonic-martha-argerich-charles-dutoit/12-september-2017/20-002017-09-122017-09-12Palace Hall (Sala Palatului)BucharestBucuresti-IlfovRomania44.43914426.0949783

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-22UTC09:21:17+00:002017-08-21The opening of the Duparc rippled diaphanously in Martineau's hands as the seductive but pure silver of Karg's voice.PCM6: A voyage of discovery in Christiane Karg's Prom debuten_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-pcm-6-christiane-karg-malcolm-martineau-cadogan-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngJohn Johnstonhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/23762https://bachtrack.com/files/54352-john-johnston.jpgJohn studied English and Linguistics at Edinburgh University and then spent 45 years in international business development which happily allowed him to travel the world. Now retired, he has even more time to visit European opera houses, concert halls and galleries. John has a special love for collecting rarities and visiting the less well known houses which present varied repertoire and develop young artists. He attended his first opera in 1965 as a schoolboy and fervently believes that everyone should have access to this life enriching art form. John’s other main interest is mountain trekking and when he can combine the two, he’s in heaven, though – unlike the heroine of La Wally – he has never been swept away by an avalanche. Yet.https://bachtrack.com/files/66178-christiane-karg---gisela-schenker-2-resized.jpg510340Christiane KargGisela Schenker2017-Aug-21, Cadogan Hall: Proms at … Cadogan Hall: PCM 6https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/cadogan-hall/proms-at-cadogan-hall-pcm-6/21-august-2017/13-002017-08-212017-08-21Cadogan HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW1X 9DQ5 Sloane Terrace51.4937889-0.157349https://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg4

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-22UTC05:39:49+00:002017-08-20Juho Pohjonen tackles the Prokofiev First Piano Concerto with real aplomb, but big thrills also come from a "French trio" of compositions by Debussy, Ravel and Florent Schmitt.A French feast from Fabien Gabel at Blossomen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-gabel-pohjonen-schmitt-cleveland-orchestra-blossom-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngPhillip Noneshttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/18271https://bachtrack.com/files/66196-phillip-nones-new.jpgPhillip Nones studied piano from age six, also playing percussion in educational and civic groups before moving to a rural area of the USA in 1990, where performance opportunities were few. Recently he has started performing again, participating in “side-by-side” orchestra performances and playing percussion in the World Doctors' Orchestra. His personal collection of music includes over 5,000 classical albums in all formats (CDs, LPs, 78s), plus downloads. In his professional life, he heads up a marketing communications firm in the state of Maryland. He blogs about the French composer Florent Schmitt here.https://bachtrack.com/files/66117-fabiengabel-une.jpg350525Fabien GabelGaétan Bernard2017-Aug-19, Blossom Music Center: Bolero!https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/blossom-music-center/bolero/19-august-2017/20-002017-08-192017-08-19Blossom Music CenterClevelandOhioUnited StatesOH 4422341.180888-81.5516855

As a composer, what do you do when you are commissioned a full-length orchestral work to commemorate the anniversary of a renowned concert hall? Do you try to write something celebratory? Not in Mark-Anthony Turnage's case.

2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.png2017-08-16UTC13:45:18+00:002017-08-16As a composer, what do you do when you are commissioned a full-length orchestral work to commemorate the anniversary of a renowned concert hall? Do you try to write something celebratory? Not in Mark-Anthony Turnage's case. Prom 39: Turnage's Hibiki receives European premièreen_GBtruehttps://bachtrack.com/review-prom-39-turnage-hibiki-onoe-bbcso-august-2017Bachtrack Ltdhttps://bachtrack.com/themes/bachtrack2013/mastheadlogo.pngNahoko Gotohhttps://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/22/270/list-published/60https://bachtrack.com/files/121-nahoko.jpgNahoko is a UK-based Japanese music journalist with a background in musicology. She writes regularly for various Japanese media including Ongaku no tomo and Mostly Classic magazines.https://bachtrack.com/files/65918-prom-39-cr-bbc-chris-chistodoulou-2-resized.jpg510340Kazushi OnoBBC | Chris Christodoulou2017-Aug-14, Royal Albert Hall: Prom 39https://bachtrack.com/concert-listing/royal-albert-hall/prom-39/14-august-2017/19-302017-08-142017-08-14Royal Albert HallLondonGreater LondonUnited KingdomSW7 2APKensington Gore51.5014299260821-0.17751932144165https://bachtrack.com/files/78814-artwork-for-events--1-.jpg3